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R163 KUD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,117 mi
Last recorded64,117 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 KUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,117 miles

all 4 tyres have cuts and are worn but all above mot requirements at the time of inspection

all metal brake pipes slight surface corrosion not excessive at this time

note to driver that the cooling fan wiring is disconnected at radiator and plug has melted against the exhaust pipework

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play not excessive at time of test

Fail 19 May 2010 63,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres have cuts not showing cords

osf bottom ball joint very slght wear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 52,836 miles

one new discs on front fitted to o/s

Fail 13 May 2008 52,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

one new discs on front fitted to o/s

Pass 4 May 2007 47,370 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2006 44,423 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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R163 KUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 KUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R163 KUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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